By The Bay

Fewer ships to cruise on and higher prices. Carnival is a business that wants to make 🤑. It doesn't give a damn about a cruise line that was seen as Australian.

1 hour ago, Ondine said:

 

Up until yesterday most of them didn't even have a clue that P&O Australia even existed.  Watched one (who usually knows what she is talking about) saying that P&O have 5 ships and what a good thing it was for us.  

It was the case back when...

6 minutes ago, Mycruiseobsession said:

Do they offer tiers like Princess  Captain's Circle?

Each day you cruise is another VIFP point earned, so whether you like long cruises or spontaneous getaways, every one is totally worth it.

Blue First sailing.

Red 2nd sailing – 24 points.

Gold 25–74 Points.

Platinum 75–199 Points.

Diamond 200+ Points.

See: VIFP Levels

What will happen to the Tiger on Dora?

9 hours ago, Yaya_in_Oz said:

Fixed it for you. 

On 5/2/2024 at 5:23 PM, cruiser3775 said:

I'm doing Singapore to Sydney on Carnival Splendor in August, starting with a week in Penang and a few days in Singapore before I get on board. But first I have to get through June and July. I hate winter.

We are doing two weeks in Penang and one night in Singapore before joining you on the Splendor back to OZ. Looking forward to escaping the dreaded westerlies 🥶 that arrive in August here in Nelson Bay.😎

There is a "Live" report for this cruise. Follow the link if you are interested.

On 3/16/2024 at 10:44 PM, fishtaco said:

I have one more P&O booked for next year and then we are "Out"!

I have already stopped cruising with P&O after our last cruise. There are better options available.

Coming to a Cruise Ship near you?

18 hours ago, arxcards said:

Nice & gooey on Coral. Tips are still required, but on how to get just a spoonful without having the rest of the crust hanging from the spoon.

I used my knife and fork to break it up into manageable portions.🙂

Why not see a bit of the Hunter Valley and visit Aird's of Lochinvar. They have Akubra hats. They are less than an hour from Lake Macquarie. 

I booked a Holiday Inn property 10 months in advance using points for August 2024. I noticed that the amount of points varies depending on how far out you book. It was higher at 12 months out but dropped about 20% two months later.

2 hours ago, tinavern80 said:

Help----we r planning an AUSTRALIA-NEW ZEALAND cruise in March 2024. Are you able to not book cruise ship excursions and just get off at the ports and get taxi/or tours from locals? We have done that in the Caribbean for example. OR pre-book a tour online from locals? We have never been to Aus/NZ .  Thanks for any info.

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I tend to stay clear of the overpriced ship tours and do what you are proposing. Saves lots of 💰 🤑

Fixed it for you.😉

Who would have thought that the cruise lines would be skimming off the top? 🤔🤑😡

I received an sms from Princes this morning about the QR code. We sail on the 20th of November from CQ. 

On 11/4/2023 at 9:42 AM, Wookie01 said:

Thanks everyone for the recent posts. 🙂
From what I read it is still a bit difficult if you want to go to the Gondola on the way to/from the ship as there are no ship excursions.
Not sure if it is possible to shuttle into Christchurch and then take the local bus back to Lyttelton via the Gondola, then be able to access the port.

This is what we did on our last trip. Got on the bus from Christchurch and after visiting the Gondola, there was a bus to take us into Lyttelton. It was easy.

18 hours ago, arxcards said:

She sure is in Sydney, but not for long. 

 

The queue was shorter at the front, and we were in the dining room just after noon. 

 

First day in port for the season means delays via border force. Boarding started just after noon and all were aboard by 4. Check-in is rapid now that covid is out of the way.

 

Just backing-out now. Time to be cruising!!

What time did you join the queue?

1 hour ago, Maple30 said:

Do they have Australian power points or do we need to bring adapters? Yes

 

Is the inside temperature cool? I'm just starting to pack today and not sure what to pack. We've found HAL's ship's dining rooms to be on the cool side. Depends, not for me but sometimes it is for my wife.

 

Someone's who been on a longer cruise may know this. Does Princess still have designated formal/dressy nights? Yes. As a guide, a 7 day cruise has 2 formal nights. Not everyone dresses to impress.

Thanks for any information and enjoy your cruise😃

 

I received this offer today. 

$1499—Top-selling Singapore to Sydney Cruise w/air, 34% less

• One-way flight from Sydney to Singapore
• 1-night stay in Singapore at the 4-star Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium (or similar)
• 15-night cruise onboard P&O's Pacific Adventure
• Meals and entertainment while onboard
• Port fees and taxes
• Prepaid gratuities while cruising

This flight-inclusive itinerary departs on 1 March 2024.

Good to see Majestic safely berthed in Auckland.

5 hours ago, Teachkids2 said:

Does anyone know why Tasmania is on the list for NCL?

No, I don't.🤔

11 hours ago, arxcards said:

What ship are we talking of?

Carnival Splendor

16-Day Singapore to Sydney

Sat 24 Aug 2024 - Mon 9 Sep 2024

On 9/26/2023 at 10:37 AM, MicCanberra said:

There are some pretty cheap last minute fly/ cruise packages bringing the ships to Australia going.

Here is one for August next year.